The Iraqi Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and International Chess Federation, has the honor to invite all National Chess Federations in Asia to participate in the 2025 Asian Seniors Chess Championships for over 50 and over 65 years old (and best women), from 4-14 October in Erbil, Iraq.
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The Asian Seniors Championship is open for all players over 50 and 65 years old by 31st December 2025, regardless of the rating and title, who have FIDE ID and are members of National Chess Federations in FIDE Zones 3.1 to 3.8. There is no limit in the number of participants per federation.
Gold medallist (first after tiebreak) in Standard chess open category shall receive a GM norm. 1st equal (first three after tie break) will receive the IM title. Silver and bronze medallists shall receive IM norms and FM titles. For a direct title to be awarded immediately an applicant has to have achieved at some time or other a minimum rating as follows: IM = 2200; FM = 2100.
A total of $3,000 in cash prizes are at stake as follows:
